Brutus is needed to join the conspirators against Julius Caesar because of his reputation for honor and integrity. His involvement would lend credibility to their cause and help sway public opinion, as he is well-respected among the Roman populace. Additionally, Brutus's moral standing makes it less likely that the assassination would be viewed as a mere act of treachery, but rather as a necessary step for the greater good of Rome. His participation could unite various factions against tyranny and solidify the conspirators' resolve.
Cassius is convinced by brutus to join his plot
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
The men need Brutus to join their conspiracy. Brutus' name hold much weight and favor with the people in Rome. The men approach Brutus' house to see if he will join them, and if so, how the plan to assassinate Caesar will happen. When Brutus agrees to be a part of the plan, he immediately becomes the leader of the group, a position that may have come naturally to him, since he is their host at the time. They decide that Cicero will be left out of their plan (at Brutus' recommendation) and that Mark Antony not be touched (another recommendation of Brutus). Decius also volunteers to flatter Caesar to make sure he comes to the Capitol the next day.
They have to get Brutus to join them. Brutus is extremely well-loved by the people, and his participation will make their actions more acceptable to the rest of Rome.
Marcus Brutus
No cassius, brutus' brother-in-law talks brutus into joining the conspiracy
Cicero is the senator whom Brutus refuses to ask to join the conspiracy.
Cassius is convinced by brutus to join his plot
To protect Brutus his noble and honorable leader.
brutus
Cassius convinces Brutus to join the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar by appealing to Brutus's sense of honor and patriotism and by highlighting Caesar's growing power and ambition. Cassius also plays on Brutus's fear that Caesar's power will diminish the Roman Republic.
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
The men need Brutus to join their conspiracy. Brutus' name hold much weight and favor with the people in Rome. The men approach Brutus' house to see if he will join them, and if so, how the plan to assassinate Caesar will happen. When Brutus agrees to be a part of the plan, he immediately becomes the leader of the group, a position that may have come naturally to him, since he is their host at the time. They decide that Cicero will be left out of their plan (at Brutus' recommendation) and that Mark Antony not be touched (another recommendation of Brutus). Decius also volunteers to flatter Caesar to make sure he comes to the Capitol the next day.
Cassius!
They were friends; Caesar had treated Brutus as a protégé.
They were friends; Caesar had treated Brutus as a protégé.
Mostly Cassius, but other conspirators as well.